Travel

We travel together with the ERT journalist Dimitris Loukakis’ “motorbike” to the most incredible places on the planet… Soul, courage, endless miles, and managing the risks… Well, not everyone can do it…

How can a small village become an international meeting place for artists and demonstrate that art has the power to build communities? On "Moving Worlds," Katerina Batzaki took listeners to the Musical Village of Agios Lavrentios in Pelion, a unique initiative that for the past twenty years has brought...

The scent of jasmine at an open-air cinema, the sound of cicadas, the intermission for ice cream or a cold beer, and that moment when the screen lights up beneath the open sky. Then there are the uncomfortable chairs, the mosquitoes, the passing motorcycles, the grandmother cleaning her balcony and...

On Monday, July 27, 2026, "Moving Worlds", hosted by Katerina Batzaki on ERT's Voice of Greece, took listeners to Lake Kerkini, one of Europe's most important wetlands and a unique destination where people and nature coexist in a delicate balance. In the first part of the program, Giannis Reklos,...

For many, the trip has become something of a ritual: traveling with friends, taking the first swim, attending a performance at the Ancient Theater, making the stops that feel essential year after year, going out at night, waking up by the sea, and returning home with memories that linger beyond the...

Kostas Kampylis, Deputy Mayor of Astypalaia, spoke about life on the island beyond its tourist image, the challenges of island life, sustainable development, and the vision of an Astypalaia that continues to evolve without losing its authentic identity. The program also featured Tasos Bimpisidis,...

In the final episode of the “City, Sea or Mountain?” special, “On the Road” offers its own answer to the timeless question of the perfect summer getaway, bringing to a close a journey through three different ways to escape.

Voice of Greece's “Moving Worlds,” hosted by Katerina Batzaki, dedicated a special edition to the historic Pallas Cinema in the Athens neighborhood of Pangrati. Celebrating its 101st anniversary this year, the landmark movie theater now faces the prospect of being converted to another use. The pro...

In this edition of “On the Road,” dedicated to seaside destinations, singer-songwriter Christos Tsiounis reflects on what is in danger of being lost: our sense of freedom and authenticity, and how we can learn to love a place without exhausting it.

Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, took listeners on a journey to Molyvos on the island of Lesvos—a place where history, tradition, and its people come together to create a unique identity. Former Mayor Stelios Karantonis traced the historical evolution of Mithymna and e...

We all live parallel lives in the city—and perhaps that's its greatest charm. We pass one another on the street, meet by chance, and share roads, squares, open-air cinemas, café tables, and fleeting moments that somehow become part of a larger story. In the end, it's this slightly surreal Greek mosaic th...

July has arrived, summer is at its peak, and whether we've already set off or are still counting down the days, we're all looking forward to our summer vacation. For many, the family village remains a cherished destination, but it is no longer the only option. Guided by the belief that no time is...

Focusing on the Evros region and the communities affected by the devastating wildfires, Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, explored both the challenges these border communities face and the resilience of the people determined to keep them alive. Andriana Zarakeli, Deputy...

A unique radio journey through the pathways of memory, history, and human presence unfolded on "Moving Worlds" with Katerina Batzaki on Voice of Greece on Monday, 22 June 2026. Guest Giorgos Karagiannis, a mountain guide and one of the driving forces behind the Parnon Trail project, discussed the...

Colorful balconies, honey-colored stone, alleyways that look like film sets, and a capital city built for knights. Sea, art, and stories come together in Malta, explored through a personal city break filled with vivid images, distinctive aromas, unexpected discoveries, and the narratives hidden behind...

Voice of Greece's "Moving Worlds," hosted by Katerina Batzaki, embarked on a fascinating journey through the geography, history, and collective memory of the western Saronic Gulf. The program welcomed Dr. Iordanis Papadopoulos, educator and explorer, who presented the maritime route From Pasalimani...

Colorful balconies, honey-colored stone, alleyways that look like film sets, and a capital city built for knights. Sea, art, and stories come together in Malta, explored through a personal city break filled with vivid images, distinctive aromas, unexpected discoveries, and the narratives hidden behind...

Kirki, a village in the Evros region, was the focus of "Moving Worlds", hosted by Katerina Batzaki on Voice of Greece, on Monday, 08 June 2026. Through the stories shared by Pavlos Stamatidis, Vasiliki Pantelidou, Vangelis Theodorou, and Iordanis Papadopoulos, listeners explored the history, collective...